Business Law
Whistleblowing Nurse’s Dismissal ‘Grossly Unfair’
There are few things more serious in an employment context than sacking a whistleblower for performing a valuable public service. The Employment…
Indirect Consumer Confusion – Bourbon Supplier Wins Trade Mark Battle
he average consumer is not a fool, but trade mark law is all about mistakes and unwitting assumptions they might be expected to make…
Discrimination and the Burden of Proof – Supreme Court Clarifies the Law
Ever since a crucial alteration was made to the wording of the Equality Act 2010, the question of where the burden of proof lies in…
Suspension on Award of Fire Brigade Safety Equipment Contract Maintained
If you feel that you have been treated unfairly in a public contract tendering exercise, you are anything but powerless and should take…
Employer Pays High Price for Turning Blind Eye to ‘Toxic’ Office Culture
Banter is one thing, but employers who turn a blind eye to workplaces descending into toxic arenas of discriminatory abuse can…
Chinese Restaurant Sees Off Tax Authorities in Takings Suppression Dispute
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers wield great power but are not immune from error and, with the right legal advice, their decisions…
COVID-19 – Procurement Dispute Focuses on Award of Face Masks Contract
The means by which the government procured urgent supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the early days of the COVID-19…
Promoted to Partner in an LLP? Do You Understand the Tax Implications?
Stepping up from the ranks to become a full partner in a limited liability partnership (LLP) involves a fundamental change in status…
Even Modest Sole Traders Can Reap the Benefits of Trade Mark Protection
No matter how small your business may be, it is always worth engaging a solicitor to ensure that you have proper trade mark protection….
COVID-19 – Carer Sacked After Visiting Pub Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim
The pressure put on many employment relationships by COVID-19 was illustrated by the case of a care worker who was sacked…